Senior Complex Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is dedicated to attracting and retaining top professionals who thrive in a culture of teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member is valued, empowered, and supported in their professional growth. If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term opportunity to excel in complex litigation, we invite you to apply for this position. This role is available in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Senior Complex Litigation Attorney. The attorney should have experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals. Key Responsibilities: Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end. Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners. Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide reports. Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in Nevada 8+ years of defense litigation Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Client-facing experience preferred Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Legal project management experience is helpful First chair trial experience a plus Why Should You Apply? Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation